Christmas Song and Faith Across Nations Highlight Church Leaders
Dr. Harrington, Yale professor emeritus, died at 92 in Middletown Conn., noted for church music. Leaders like Dr. Ellis and Prof. True urge Christians to gift conscience and social concern this Christmas to transform communities and governments. The Rt. Rev. Sherrill condemns communism and fascism, urging faith and democracy. The Church of Norway plans magazine Bible sales to bring scriptures home, starting with St. Mark in Oslo at 14 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Gruber
Karl P. Harrington
Josiah G. Holland
Harrington
Middletown
Conn
Yale University
E. Ezra Ellis
Wesley Methodist Church
Minneapolis
Henry Knox Sherrill
Boston
Protestant Episcopal Church
Communiion
House of Bishops
Church of Norway
Lutheran
St. Mark
Oslo
Bible Society official travels for translation and distribution
The Rev Dr Laton E Holm gren, associate secretary of the foreign division of the American Bible Society, travels through Europe and the Middle East on a tour to promote Bible translation printing and distribution. He recently visited Central America and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laton E. Holmgren
Foreign Division
The
American Bible Society
Middle East
Far Eastern
Central America
Mexico
God’s True Image Found In Christ
Essay proclaims that Jesus Christ uniquely reveals God, citing John 1 18 and Christ s mercy filled life. It argues that Christ embodies God s love and that Christian service reflects this revelation, ending with a devotional anecdote about a child seeking a face of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
St. John
John
J. O'Brien
Judea
Galilee
Rufus Jones
Christmas Fire Hazards Warned by Upper Llanos Officials
J P Guthrie chains 600 acres of cedar on his Edwards County ranch to favor grass growth and wildlife protection. Fire Marshal Eric Juenke urges safe Christmas practices including water in trees, inspecting lights, avoiding fireworks, and promptly removing dry trees to prevent fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llanos
J. P. Guthrie
Edwards County
Soil Conservation Service
H. H. Bradford
Texas
Bradford
Eric F. Juenke
Chamber Membership Drive Progress Report
The Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce reports good progress in its two month membership drive led by Drive Chairman Al len Keller and President C. M. George. Teams contact prospective members for affiliation with the civic group and a January quarterly meeting will introduce new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Chamber
C. M. George
Keller
Gillespie County
Hill Country
George
Weekend visits spread through Texas towns
Miss Lynette Brown spent the week end in Austin with friends. Mr and Mrs Milton Wendel of Loyal Valley visited her parents Mr and Mrs Lorenz Wendel Sunday afternoon. Welton Lange and Edward J Walker of near Hlunt spent the week end with their parents. Weslie Sugeser of Corpus Christi visited relatives at Harper during the week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynette Brown
Austin
Milton Wendel
Loyal Valley
Mrs
Lorenz Wendel
Welton Lange
Edward J. Walker
Near Hlunt
Weslie Sugeser
Corpus Chilatt
Harper
Prenuptial Shower for Miss Marlene Heep Held in Fredericksburg
Mrs Jack Jones and Mrs P F attended the prenuptial shower for Miss Marlene Heep bride elect of Robert Pape on Sunday at the Herman Sons Hall in Fredericksburg JB. Reiger and son Dallas were business visitors in Lubbock recently. Mr and Mrs Fred Whitewood Jr and their young son of San Angelo visited his parents last Thursday. Roy Cottle of Rocksprings is on the sick list. Pat and Mrs Charles Friedrich of El Paso arrived to spend Christmas holidays with relatives Lonnie Friedrich Archie Lennon. Kenneth Whitewood who attends SWTSTC at San Marcos spent the weekend with his parents Fred Whitewood and Mrs Whitewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Jones
P. F
Marlene Heep
Robert Pape
Herman Sons Hall
Fredericksburg
Fred Whitewood
San Angelo
Pat
Charles Friedrich
el Paso
Lonnie Friedrich
Archie Lennon
Kenneth Whitewood
San Marcos
Mrs
Gillie Pape
Raymond
Harper
Roy Cottle
Petersons Hospital
Kerrville
Church Announcements for December Holidays
Harper's churches invite parishioners to attend services this December. Masses are scheduled for December 20th 24th and 25th with confessions and religious education sessions. A St Ann's Society meeting and children's party are planned, with a walk-in invitation to all.
James Lutheran Church December Services and Christmas Programs
The James Lutheran Church led by Rev. W. J. Goerner schedules English and German Divine Worship on Sunday December 20 with Sunday School and Bible Class. A December 24 Holy Night observance follows with a Christmas program. December 25 includes Holy Communion and Christmas offerings. The Methodist Church led by Rev. J. D. Farmer lists Sunday School weekly and preaching on the first and third Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Rock
Old Peoples Home
Harper Presbyterian Church Sunday Service Announced
Dr. Paul J. Schwab pastor leads Harper Presbyterian Church Sunday December 20 with Sunday School at 11 a.m. and preaching service. Women's Association meets every third Thursday at 2 30 p.m. Worship theme quotes O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Bow down before Him His glory proclaim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Association
Odd Bill Tricked Bank Teller With Split Currency
A man claiming California as home and Alabama as destination attempted to pass a mixed currency bill at a local bank. The back of a $20 note was pasted to the front of a $1 bill, producing a deceptive note. Officers questioned him but federal authorities found insufficient evidence to prosecute. He was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Alabama
Mothers' March on Polio Planned for January 29
The Mothers' March on Polio for 1954 will be held Friday night January 29 from 7 to 8 oclock in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County. The event will be organized in five city sections with chairmen named and rural areas contacted by letter. Fifty percent of funds stay in Gillespie County and the other half supports National Research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Gillespie County
Robi. Wuest
Dora Tietz
Tyrus Cox
Eric Nagel
Walter Loudon
Elgin Kuhlmann
City Cemetery
South Heights
H. H. Fricke
Tietz
Walter Knoche
Norbert Fritz
Art Kowert
Erna Heinen
Local Visits Round Fredericksburg and Kerrville
Mr and Mrs Watkins Tarr and children visited Mrs Walter Tarr in Fredericksburg Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Pat Rogers and Wayne visited Mr and Mrs Rubt Peril Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Robert Maurer visited the Hy Maurer home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Oliver Hopf went to Austin Tuesday evening to visit son Erato and family. Mrs Hopf will remain for a few days. Miss Helen Kirchhoff joined the Legion Ladies in Kerrville on Sunday replacing Mrs R E Peril. a correction by the reporter. Mr and Mrs Elgin Ellebracht and children spent Sunday in Harper and attended Pentecostal Church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Tarr
Walter Tarr
Fredericksburg
Pat Rogers
Wayne
Oliver Hopf
Austin
Erato
Helen Kirchhoff
Legion
Kerrville
R. E. Peril
Elgin Ellebracht
Harper
Pentecostal Church
Come Thou With Us Christmas Program At Baptist Church
First Baptist Church invites all to a Sunday School 10 a.m. service 11 a.m. and a Christmas program at 7 p.m. December 20 1953 joining Methodist and Pentecostal churches in the event with W M U G A Sunbeams R A and Brotherhood meeting on Fridays. Local residents Ben Fenzel Emil Wahrmund Jr Gillie Pape Zelman Little Roy Cottle and the Sulte meier family are mentioned with Harper and Kerrville area connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Training Union
Baptist Church
G.a.'s
Sunbeams
Brotherhood
Notice and sale offer from Pioneer Furniture Co
Notice requests washing and ironing at home for Mrs Paul J Staudt and provides phone 1511. FOR SALE New stock at Pioneer Furniture Co with expansion and new services. 225 shares available at 100 dollars per value. Inquiries to Pioneer Furniture Co Fredericksburg Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Staudt
Pioneer Furniture Co
Fredericksburg
Texas
Christmas Toys At Dayton Rahe Sinclair Service
On hand a nice selection of Christmas toys available at Dayton Rahe's Sinclair Service Station in Harper. Come in and see what we have.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Rahe
Sinclair
Harper
Tobin Family Visit in Rocksprings and Fort Worth Area
Mr and Mrs Hardin Tobin of Rocksprings visited Mr and Mrs Roy Roberts and family Sunday, sharing time with relatives and friends in a domestic social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Tobin
Roy Roberts
Furlough Visit Arrives From San Diego to Local Family
Herbert Lang stationed in San Diego arrived Friday for a furlough visit with his folks. Mrs. J. F. Cook and her son J. C. visited in San Angelo and Robert Lee last Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Lang
San Diego
J. F. Cook
J. C
San Angelo
Robert Lee
Bid Letting for Klein Branch School House Purchase
Harper Board of School Trustees will accept bids for the Klein Branch School House a frame building about 48 by 30 feet Bids due by 7 30 p m January 4 1954 to Carl Oehler or Ed Bailey Purchaser must remove the building within 60 days after January 4 1954 The board will meet to act on bids at 7 30 p m on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper Board of School Trustees
Klein Branch
Carl Oehler
Ed Sbailey
Harper School
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Harper Herald
Norman J Dietel
A O Wendel
W.w.red
Elton True
Blood
Greece
Rome
Benjamin Franklin
America
Noah's Ark
Canada
Europe
Arrow
Ance
Men & Boys
John A. O’brien
D.C
Juenke
Jaenke
JB. Reiger and Son
Dallas
Lubbock
Rocksprings
Harper’s
School of Religion
St. Ann's Society
Harper Presbyterian Church
Paul J. Schwab
Carlos Parker
Pastor
Robert Maurer
Hy. Maurer
First Baptist Church
D. W. Brown
Ben Fenzel
R. F. Manske
Emil Wahrmund Jr
Wahrmund
Farper
Walter Sultemeier
Blue Lodge
Grand Lodge
Philippines
Clinton
Chainsaw
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